Police plea after hit-and-run claims life of Derbyshire teen

At around 9.15pm on Saturday, officers received reports that a person had been struck by a vehicle and left seriously hurt in Derby Road in Risley.

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Adam Barry, 15, from Sandiacre, had been riding his bike at the time of the incident and was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre but sadly passed away.

A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Adam’s family are being supported by specialist officers and our thoughts are with them, and Adam’s friends and loved ones, at this time.

“The vehicle involved in the incident, a black Audi A2 which has been recovered by officers, was travelling from Borrowash towards Risley when the collision occurred just outside the village.

“CCTV in the area shows a number of vehicles driving along Derby Road between 9pm and 9.17pm and officers want to speak to those drivers in order to establish further facts.”

A 32-year-old man, from Heanor, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.

He has been released on police bail as further enquiries continue.

Anyone with information should contact the force on 101, quoting reference 20*211699.

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